Early summer break likely as temperatures soar

Srinagar, June 11: Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the government was monitoring the prevailing weather conditions and would take the call for an early summer break for schools in accordance with the situation.Speaking to reporters here, Itoo said, “The School Education Department is monitoring the weather situation. If we found … Read more

Political temperatures rise as Maha CM pens retort to Rahul Gandhi’s ‘match-fixing’ claims

Political temperatures rise as Maha CM pens retort to Rahul Gandhi's 'match-fixing' claims

Follow Us on Google News Mumbai, June 8 (IANS) A fierce political row has erupted after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi alleged “match-fixing” in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, prompting a sharp response from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who accused the Congress leader of misleading the public after his electoral defeat. Fadnavis, … Read more

Rising temperatures in coastal regions increase precipitation intensity: CDRI head (IANS Interview)

Rising temperatures in coastal regions increase precipitation intensity: CDRI head (IANS Interview)

Follow Us on Google News Nice (France), June 6 (IANS) About 37 per cent of the world’s population lives within a 100-km coast, where the population density is twice the global average. These coastal communities contribute an estimated $1.5 trillion to global GDP annually, a figure projected to rise to almost $3 trillion by 2030. … Read more

Coastal TN to face intense heat in May, temperatures may rise by 5 degrees Celsius

Coastal TN to face intense heat in May, temperatures may rise by 5 degrees Celsius

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, May 1 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast a significant rise in temperatures across the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu during May, with the mercury expected to soar 5 degrees Celsius above the average. The peak summer heatwave period, known locally as ‘Kathiri Veyil’ or ‘Agni Natchathiram,’ … Read more

Gujarat heatwave: Temperatures to soar further over next few days, forecasts IMD

Gujarat heatwave: Temperatures to soar further over next few days, forecasts IMD

Follow Us on Google News Gandhinagar, April 26 (IANS) As Gujarat continues to experience intense heat, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that temperatures will rise by an additional 2-3 degrees Celsius in the coming days, till April 30. As per the IMD report issued on Saturday, Rajkot recorded the highest maximum temperature at … Read more

Heatwave returns to Rajasthan as temperatures soar

Heatwave returns to Rajasthan as temperatures soar

Follow Us on Google News Jaipur, April 14 (IANS) As the weather remained dry across Rajasthan, temperatures continued to rise. Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at a scorching 44.0 degrees Celsius, which is 5 degrees above normal. The lowest minimum temperature was reported in Sangaria at 19.6 degrees Celsius. As per … Read more

Amid rising temperatures, cyclonic circulation may bring rain to Tamil Nadu

Amid rising temperatures, cyclonic circulation may bring rain to Tamil Nadu

Follow Us on Google News Chennai, April 1 (IANS) After enduring a spell of intense summer heat, Tamil Nadu is set to receive a much-needed respite with light to moderate rainfall expected across the state from April 2 to 4, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC). The change in weather is attributed to multiple … Read more

Weather department predicts rise in temperatures in TN for next four days

Weather department predicts rise in temperatures in TN for next four days

Chennai, March 4 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has warned of a temperature rise of 2 to 3 degrees Celsius across Tamil Nadu over the next four days. According to the weather department, light to moderate easterly and northeasterly winds in the lower troposphere are contributing to the increase. The maximum temperature in northern … Read more